[Page 4] The 240 Best Merit-Based Scholarships in May 2026
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Funded byHeadbang For ScienceThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about Heavy Metal music and are pursuing careers in healthcare and/or the physical sciences.Amount$33,000Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes91Brian Moore Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKendra BrunerThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Brian Moore by supporting the next generation of compassionate caregivers and driven innovators.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 26, 2026Education LevelAnyTakes minutes92Jason Choi Memorial Scholarship
Funded byJoan ChoiThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for fitness and the discipline it brings.Amount$2,500Deadline:Jun 28, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes93Cornerstone Wealth Advisors — Invest in Others Scholarship
Funded byCornerstone Wealth AdvisorsThis scholarship seeks to support students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to positive community impact.Amount$10,000Deadline:Jun 29, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes94Mary Jane Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySanders FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Mary Jane Sanders by supporting students who have been impacted by a parent’s ALS diagnosis but are continuing to pursue their academic goals.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes95Hodge Legacy Community Service Scholarship
Funded byD’Shyla DuncanThis scholarship seeks to support students who don’t have the financial means to attend college but are passionate about making a difference in the world.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes96Spirit of Wenatchee Aviation Scholarship
Funded bySpirit of WenatcheeThis scholarship aims to support students who are interested in aviation as they pursue higher education.Amount$640Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes97Tamika A. Nurse Fashionista Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNurseThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tamika A. Nurse by supporting young women who share her passions and are following in her footsteps.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes98Vickie Drum Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDavid ClineIn honor of Vickie Drum, this scholarship will support North Carolina female students with a child in their pursuit of higher educationAmount$2,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes99Clark Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Funded byLorenzo ClarkThis scholarship aims to support students in need so they can successfully complete their college degrees and embark on their futures.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes100Trinity Lodge 127 PH Scott Heckstall Scholarship
Funded byTrinity Lodge 127This scholarship aims to support students who need help covering the cost of their pursuit of higher education.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes101GD Sandeford Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySandeford FamilyThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible by helping underserved African American students afford to pursue their dreams of higher education.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes102LegalMatch.com's Legal Futures Initiative Scholarship
Funded byLegalMatch.comThis scholarship aims to support future lawyers as they pursue higher education so they can achieve their dreams and make a difference in the legal field.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jun 30, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes103Harry & Mary Sheaffer Scholarship
Funded byCM Global LLCThis scholarship aims to support students pursuing higher education so they have the necessary resources to stay in school.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 1, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes104Ja-Tek Scholarship Award
Funded byJadin HutchinsonThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students as they pursue their dreams in the field of engineering.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 1, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes105Dr. Michal Lomask Memorial Scholarship
Funded byShemesh-lomaskThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Dr. Michal Lomask by supporting students who have faced financial difficulty as they pursue higher education.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 1, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes106Stevie Kirton Memorial Scholarship
Funded byStevie Kirton Memorial FoundationThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Stevie Kirton by supporting students who have lost a parent.Amount$1,000Deadline:Jul 2, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes107Resiliency Award
Funded byKatarina KentThis scholarship aims to encourage students to further their studies by providing the financial support they need to do so.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 4, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes108Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal Scholarship for Scientific Studies
Funded byThe Aggarwal FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support the next great minds of science by helping low-income high school students in Massachusetts and New Jersey afford their college education.Amount$4,000Deadline:Jul 6, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes109Tia Lukeya Woods from Books Pages to Boarding Passes Scholarship
Funded byTanika CabralThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Tia Lukeya Woods by supporting students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a love of learning, and a desire to expand their worldview.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 7, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate110Meritus Legacy of Service Skilled Pathway Award
Funded byMeritus Legacy of ServiceThis scholarship seeks to support students from service-driven families who are taking a hands-on path toward a meaningful and in-demand career.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes111Meritus Legacy of Service Scholar Award
Funded byMeritus Legacy of ServiceThis scholarship aims to support graduating students from service-oriented families who are pursuing higher education.Amount$40,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes112Sarah S. Weber Memorial Scholarship
Funded bySarah S. WeberThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Sarah Weber by supporting students who refuse to give up and are using their education as a means of improving their life circumstances.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 8, 2026Education LevelUndergraduateTakes minutes113Henry and Cornelia Ritter Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPatrick RitterThis scholarship seeks to help make education available to low-income students who wish to pursue a trades career and also serve their communities.Amount$5,000Deadline:Jul 10, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes114Treye Knorr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byKnorr FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Treye Knorr by uplifting the next generation of learners so they can achieve their dreams.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 13, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes115Josh Gibson MD Scholarship
Funded byJosh Gibson MDThis scholarship seeks to honor Dr. Josh Gibson’s legacy by supporting the next generation of transformative leaders across all fields of study.Amount$2,000Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelUndergraduate, GraduateTakes minutes116Jerome L. James “Rise” Creative Writing Scholarship
Funded byJames FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Jerome L. James by supporting students looking to develop, expand, and unfold their creative expression through writing.Amount$1,500Deadline:Jul 14, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes117Jason Choi Memorial Scholarship for Guitarists
Funded byJoan ChoiThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for guitar.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 19, 2026Education LevelHigh School118Learner SAT Tutoring Scholarship
Funded byLearnerTo support students preparing for the SAT, we've created this scholarship! All students who are serious about improving their SAT scores are eligible.Amount$500Deadline:Jul 20, 2026Education LevelHigh SchoolTakes minutes119Dr. Kevin L. Rhodes Scholarship
Funded byRhodes FamilyThis scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.Amount$3,000Deadline:Jul 21, 2026Education LevelHigh School, UndergraduateTakes minutes120
